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Third edition. |
| Description |
xviii, 651 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Note |
At head of title on cover: Kaplan medical. |
| Contents |
About the author -- Acknowledgments -- Preface -- Section 1: Basics -- 1: Overview -- History of the national board exam -- State and regional exams -- Continuing education -- Format of the national board exam -- How to prepare for the exam -- What to take on test day -- How to get in peak shape for test day -- Your license: never give it up -- Section 2: Dental Hygiene Review -- 2: Histology and embryology -- Histology -- Embryology -- Tooth development -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 3: General anatomy -- Digestive system -- Skeletal system -- Endocrine system -- Renal system -- Circulatory system -- Respiratory system -- Nervous system -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 4: Head and neck anatomy -- Bones of the head and face -- Facial bones -- Bones of the neck -- Nerves of the head and neck -- Cranial nerves -- Nerve ailments affecting the head and face -- Circulation of the head and neck -- Muscles of the head and neck -- Glands of the head and neck -- Sinuses -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 5: Dental anatomy -- Nomenclature -- Tooth structures -- Permanent dentition -- Eruption dates -- Developmental abnormalities -- Supporting structures -- Angle's classification of malocclusion -- Occlusal disturbances -- Oral mucosa -- Mucosal tissues -- Tongue -- Salivary glands -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 6: Microbiology -- Gram staining -- Microbial growth and environments -- Barriers to disease -- Disease transmission and immunity -- Transmissible diseases -- Oral microflora -- Periodontal disease microflora -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 7: Infection control and sterilization -- Infection control -- Immunization -- Exposure plan -- Sterilization and disinfection -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 8: Periodontics -- Gingival health -- Bone -- Periodontal ligament -- Cementum -- Inflammations process -- Gingival and periodontal pocket formation -- Bony defects -- Gingival disease -- Periodontal disease -- Occlusal trauma -- Furcation and mobility classifications -- Periodontal probes -- Soft-tissue management and root debridement -- Site-specific therapy -- Surgical intervention -- Implant surgery -- Sutures -- Periodontal dressings -- Surgical healing process -- American Academy of Periodontology Classifications -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 9: Radiology -- History of radiology -- Radiation physics -- Radiological effects -- Operator and patient protection -- Radiological measurements -- X-ray unit -- Digital radiography -- Radiographic quality -- Radiographic film -- Radiographic techniques -- Inverse square law -- Radiological landmarks -- Interpretation -- Darkroom -- Technical and operator errors -- Review questions -- Answer explanation -- 10: Pathology -- Oral pathology -- Blood Dyscrasias -- General pathology -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- |
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11: Pharmacology -- Laws and agencies governing pharmacology -- Nomenclature -- Metric conversions -- Pharmacology abbreviations -- Toxicologic evaluation of drugs -- Pharmacologic routes of administration -- Pharmacodynamics -- Drugs -- Drug elimination and acid-base balance -- Drugs causing gingival hyperplasia -- Drugs for oral infections -- Drugs causing Xerostomia -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 12: Nutrition and biochemistry -- Carbohydrates -- Fats -- Proteins -- Minerals -- Vitamins -- Water -- Antioxidants -- Nutritional disorders -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 13: Dental materials -- Structures & properties -- Filling materials -- Dental implants -- Dental ceramics -- Casting alloys and solders -- Care of restorations and polishing agents -- Pit and fissure sealants -- Desensitizers -- Fluoride and fluoride varnishes -- Waxes -- Flexible impression materials -- Rigid impression materials -- Plaster and stone -- Acrylics -- Mouth protectors -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 14: Dental hygiene process of care -- Medical history -- Vital signs -- ASA classification of physical status -- Endocarditis prophylaxis information -- Prophylactic regimens for dental, oral, respiratory tract, or esophageal procedures -- Other conditions requiring premeditation -- Dental history -- Periodontal exam -- Needs assessment -- Treatment plan -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 15: Oral health promotion -- Oral environment -- Tooth brushing -- Dentifrices -- Disclosing agents -- Mouthwash -- Interdental care -- Subgingival irrigation -- Prosthesis care -- Implant care -- Fluoride -- Dentinal hypersensitivity -- Sealants -- Tooth whitening -- Piercings -- Tobacco usage -- Cancer risk factors -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 16: Instrumentation for client assessment and care -- Instrument grasp and activation -- Probes and explorers -- Types of periodontal assessments -- Mouth mirror -- Instruments for deposit removal -- Other instruments -- Sharpening of instruments -- Ultrasonic and sonic instruments -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 17: Anxiety and pain management -- Pain physiology -- Pain control management -- Nitrous oxide -- Topical anesthesia -- Local anesthesia armamentarium -- Local anesthetics -- Nerve locations and injection site -- Adverse effects of anesthesia -- Drug calculations -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 18: Community health education -- Health and wellness -- Principles of learning and patient motivation -- Human needs theory and the hierarchy of needs -- Community program planning -- Epidemiology -- Dental indices -- Public financing of dental care -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 19: Patients with special needs -- Adrenal problems -- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- Alcohol-related problems -- Alzheimer's disease -- Arthritis -- Autism -- Bell's palsy -- Blood disorders -- Cancer -- Cardiovascular disease -- Cerebral palsy -- Cerebrovascular accident -- Cleft lip/palate -- Crohn's disease -- Cystic fibrosis -- Diabetes -- Down syndrome -- Eating disorders -- End-stage renal disease -- Fetal alcohol syndrome -- Geriatrics -- Hypertension -- Immunodeficiency disease (AIDS/HIV) -- Lupus erythematosus -- Mental disorders -- Multiple sclerosis -- Muscular dystrophy -- Myasthenia gravis -- Parkinson's diseases -- Radiation therapy -- Respiratory problems -- Scleroderma -- Seizure -- Spina bifida -- Thyroid problems -- Tourette syndrome -- Visual impairment -- Wheelchair transfer/spinal chord injury -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 20: Medical emergencies in the dental office -- Patient assessment -- Vital signs -- CPR -- Oxygen administration -- Syncope -- Hypotension and shock -- Allergic reaction and anaphylaxis -- Drug-related emergencies --Cardiovascular emergencies -- Respiratory emergencies -- Diabetes -- Seizures -- Adrenal crisis (Addison's Disease) -- Hemorrhage -- Eye injuries -- Dislocated mandible -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- 21: Legal and ethical issues -- Dental ethics -- Legal terminology -- Standard of care -- HIPAA -- Review questions -- Answer explanations -- Section 3: Full-length practice test -- Component A: Multiple-choice questions -- Answer explanations: Component A -- Component B: Case-based questions -- Answer explanations: Component B. |
| Summary |
From the Publisher: This book offers comprehensive review and the best strategies for the challenging dental hygiene licensing exams. Features include: Overview of National, Regional, and State Hygiene Board Exams. Review of the content covered by the exam, from periodontics to oral health promotion. Detailed answer explanations to reinforce knowledge and skills. Full-length simulated National Board exam. Illustrations of key dental concepts. Complete case studies with color radiographs and images. The National Board exam is a paper and pencil exam. It is offered three times a year: March, July, and December, either at test centers or at dental school sites. To become a licensed dental hygienist, one must pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam. A score of 75 (of 99 points) is required to pass. |
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National Board Dental Hygiene Examination -- Study guides.
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Dental hygienists -- Examinations -- Study guides.
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| Added Author |
Kaplan Publishing.
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| Added Title |
Kaplan national dental hygienist licensure exam |
| ISBN |
9781419552694 paperback |
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1419552694 paperback |
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